NEW ORLEANS – Associate director of track & field Diljeet Taylor was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) Mountain Region Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year following the outdoor season, the organization announced Thursday.
Taylor coached Taylor Lovell to a title in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Lovell became the second 3000m steeplechase national champion under Taylor, joining Courtney Wayment (2022). In addition to Lovell's First Team All-America honors, Taylor helped coach Jane Hedengren, Jenna Hutchins, Raygan Peterson, Carmen Alder and Carlee Hansen-Thompson to a combined four First Team and two Second Team All-America honors..
She also helped Hedengren to two NCAA records in the outdoor 5000m and 10,000m, respectively. The true freshman ran 14:50.50 in the 5000m and 30:46.80 in the 10,000m.
Taylor’s women finished runner-up in the Big 12 Championships. Hedengren and Lovell each posted a title performance, Hedengren in the 5000m and Lovell in the 3000m steeplechase.
This marks the second time that Taylor has received the regional honor following the outdoor season.
To view the full release, visit the USTFCCCA website.